SOC 43-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Word Processors and Typists — Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Word Processors and Typists in Dayton, OH is $54,430 per year, 10.5% above the national median of $49,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Word Processors and Typists in Dayton, OH is $54,430 per year, 10.5% above the national median of $49,280. Pay ranges from under $37,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,930 to $57,160.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 291st of 515 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,760 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $46,930 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $54,430 | +10.5% |
| 75th | $57,160 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $57,160 | +16.0% |
| Mean | $50,730 | +2.9% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $55,660 | 110 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $45,850 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dayton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $54,430 goes as far as $58,653 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,653US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,430 a year, 10.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,760 to $57,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $55,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Word Processors and Typists in Dayton, OH?
The median annual wage is $54,430, or $26.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,280, so pay in Dayton, OH is 10.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dayton, OH earns more than $57,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $55,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Dayton, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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